Flash Flood Warning for Lee, MS; Pontotoc, MS
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At 536 PM CDT, Broadcast media reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Near County Road 244 and Highway 15. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Broadcast media reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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At 536 PM CDT, Broadcast media reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Near County Road 244 and Highway 15. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Broadcast media reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Western Lee and Northern Pontotoc Counties.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 5:36PM CDT until August 20 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 4:42PM CDT until August 20 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 3:44PM CDT until August 20 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Memphis TN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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